Christmas Cookie Cutter Chocolate Peppermint Treats

Here's a great Holiday Treat to give as gifts or for Stocking Stuffers.

This is my Double Boiler

You can create your own Bain Marie like this.

Christmas Cookie Cutter Treats

Here's what you'll need:

A Sheet Pan lined with Silpat or Parchment Paper.

A Double Boiler or Bain Marie.
White or Dark Chocolate Chips.  (5 Cookie Cutters will need approximately 8 oz. of Chocolate)
Peppermint Chips (either crushed Candy Canes or Purchased Peppermint Chips)
A Variety of Holiday Cookie Cutters.
Silpat or Parchment Paper.
Decorative Holiday Cellophane Gift Bags and Ties.

Instructions:

Prepare Melted Chocolate in a Double Boiler or Bain Marie.

Arrange the Cookie Cutters on the Sheet Pan that has been lined with either
Silpat or Parchment Paper.

Fill each Cookie Cutter about 1/2 full.
Tap gently across the top of the cookie cutter with a wooden spoon to smooth out the chocolate.
Sprinkle with Peppermint Chips.

Allow to Cool completely.

To Release:
Gently tap  on a Hard Surface and Pop the Chocolate out with your Thumb.

Wash the Cookie Cutter, dry completely and reuse or hang on your Christmas Tree.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!